1998 Caterham Seven 1.6L Petrol · T473 KDP
1998 Caterham Seven (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 1,865 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN
- Year / Origin
- 1998
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 1,865 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T473 KDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 1,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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T473 KDP MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Caterham Seven (T473 KDP) between February 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
T473 KDP Mileage History
- 17/02/20221,231 mi
- 16/02/20231,509 mi+278 mi
- 13/02/20241,660 mi+151 mi
- 04/04/20251,804 mi+144 mi
- 08/05/20261,865 mi+61 mi
Average of roughly 150 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Caterham Caterham Seven (Rover K-Series)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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- Head Gasket Failure (HGF)Serious
The Rover K-Series engine is prone to head gasket failure due to its small coolant capacity and "sandwich" construction.
- Cooling System DegradationSerious
The K-Series has a very small coolant capacity, making it intolerant of any cooling system weakness. Coolant pipes perish during winter storage, header tank caps fail and fan switches can stick, all leading to rapid overheating.
- Chassis CorrosionSerious
The thin-wall tubular steel chassis can rust quickly if the powder coating is compromised. Corrosion typically starts at welds and joints where moisture and road salt become trapped, and can threaten structural integrity.
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